1. a set that contains all the elements of another set as well as additional elements
Usage: mathematics
2. something that includes all the features or elements of something else plus additional ones
Usage: computing; general use

Examples

• In mathematics, the set of all integers is a superset of the set of positive integers.
• The new software version is a superset of the previous one, containing all old features plus new ones.
• Set A is a superset of set B if every element in B is also in A.
• The premium package is a superset of the basic plan with additional services included.
• This programming language is a superset of C, meaning all valid C code will work in it.
• The collection of all animals is a superset of the collection of mammals.